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Global Wellness News™ | July 15th, 2025

Fibremaxxing: could TikTok’s latest wellness trend actually make sense?

Beans, pulses, starchy foods and seeds are having a moment on social media. And, for once, the health benefits suggest they deserve it

Inside South Korea’s Cosmetic Tourism Boom

Korea’s medical tourism sector is thriving – but strict defamation laws, cultural differences and nationwide doctors’ strikes present unique challenges to foreigners seeking medical and aesthetic treatments in the global beauty capital.

Peter Attia-backed diagnostics clinic Biograph reveals plans to scale

Biograph has been operating since 2020 in the San Francisco Bay area
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Can Saudi Arabia’s billions unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier life?

Longevity has been an underfunded area of biotech research but that is changing thanks to an unlikely source: Saudi Arabia.

Padel Haus Raises $7M, Accelerates Expansion

Hosting 20K players since inception, the NYC-born padel club is profitable and setting the standard for social sports.

WeightWatchers names new medical chief, plans to offer menopause therapy and support

WeightWatchers on Tuesday named Dr. Kim Boyd as chief medical officer and said it was planning a new program to help women manage the transition into menopause and beyond, as part of its growth strategy in emerging from bankruptcy.

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